Hermes
noun uk/ˈhɜː.miːz/ us/ˈhɜ˞ː.miːz/
赫耳墨斯(希腊神话中众神的使者,司掌商业及体育,也是盗贼和旅客的保护神)
in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), the messenger of the gods, and the god of trade, thieves, travellers, and sport
The moon is most frequently the symbol of the god Hermes or Thoth. 月亮通常是终身使者赫耳墨斯或月神透特的象征。
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- When the Romans conquered Greece, they adopted the god Hermes.
- The ceremony was held to honor the god Hermes.
- The best all-round shopping street is Ermou, aptly named for Hermes, the god of commerce.
- The ram was sent by the god Hermes to rescue Phrixus and Helle.